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FROM THE ARCHIVES
From the banks of the Schuylkill River out to 40th Street, a mix of
renovation projects is reshaping the University's academic, residential
and commercial spaces.
"Work in Progress"
From the Quad to the high-rises, Penn undergraduates
who live on campus have the opportunity to mingle with professors, get
help on math homework, attend concerts—and even classes—without
stepping outside their residences.
"The Dorm Transformed"
Two experts on Penn's architecture talk about the evolution
of its West Philadelphia campus—the delights, the dinosaurs and
the duds.
"Treasures & Travesties"
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The
Education of Pedro Ramos
As
the youngest and first Latino president of the Philadelphia School Board,
alumnus Pedro Ramos is working to improve the school system he grew
up in. One key: "Being able to listen while other people are screaming
at you."
By Susan Lonkevich
Perelman
Quad, Complete
The
renovation of Houston Hall and construction of Wynn Commons marked the
final stages of the project. Photos by Greg Benson
Audience
Participation Requested
Penn's
arts and cultural organizations battle problems with publicity,
parking and misperceptions about the area in their efforts to bring
people
through the doors. By Monica Anke Hahn-Koenig
Resistance
Fighter
Want
to help avert a public health disaster? Quit badgering the doctor to
prescribe antibiotics for your cold or your child's earache, says Medical
School alumnus Dr. Stuart Levy. And while you're at it, get rid of that
anti-bacterial soap! By Tom Nugent
From the Editor
Educating
the Public
Letters
Hooray for
Yeh, alumni weekend, house proud … and more.
Notes From the Undergrad
Two
stages, same question: What next?
From College Hall
Reviving
Penn's "vibrant center."
Alumni Voices
Opposites
attraction in action.
Gazetteer
Glenn
McGee on his year studying bioethics in Britain … Rapisarda resigns
as alumni relations director … Health System CEO leaving after
four months … Heartwarming medical advance … Secrets for sale
(by your kids) … Unconventional wisdom from Annenberg's Jamieson
… Plachy photos kick off Humanities Forum with "style"
… FDA cites gene lab on animal studies … Wiring the world,
in Mali and India … Roman Corinth on the Web
Off the Shelf
Literary
pilgrimage. Around the World with Mark Twain.
Sports
Fall
is for football.
Plus: Scoreboard
Calendar
Events of
interest—on campus and around the world.
Alumni Profiles
A more in-depth
look at some of Penn's outstanding alumni.
Alumni Notes
Comings,
goings, appointments, promotions, accolades
and other personal news
Obituaries
Classifieds
Pennsylmania
Double Acrostic.
Vol.99, No. 1
Cover: Photo by Bill Cramer.
Copyright 2000 The Pennsylvania
Gazette
Last Modified 8/17/00
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